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$39,356 Average Earnings
$21,860 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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Top Business Schools in Florida

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#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
$51,332 Average Earnings
$18,875 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Florida to be the best school for business students in Florida.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,875 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $207. Once they receive their degree, UF graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,332 during the early year of their career.

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$41,940 Average Earnings
$30,604 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - Florida is a great place for business students.

On average, students take out $30,604 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $127, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Rasmussen University - Florida, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,940 during the early years of their career.

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#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
$45,957 Average Earnings
$17,771 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 55 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Miami landed the # 3 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from U Miami accumulate an average of $17,771 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $530 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, U Miami graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,957 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
$44,027 Average Earnings
$20,926 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,926 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $171, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Florida State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,027 during the early year of their career.

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#5

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
$44,595 Average Earnings
$22,607 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Central Florida helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Florida.

Degree recipients from UCF accumulate an average of $22,607 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $211 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UCF graduates make an average of $44,595 annually.

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$45,747 Average Earnings
$24,223 Avg Student Debt

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #6 on the list.

Degree recipients from USF Tampa accumulate an average of $24,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $177, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, USF Tampa graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,747 during the early year of their career.

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#7

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
$37,255 Average Earnings
$16,593 Avg Student Debt

Miami Dade College landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,593 in student loans. During the early years of their career, MDC graduates make an average of $37,255 annually.

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$51,492 Average Earnings
$35,881 Avg Student Debt

Florida Institute of Technology - Online ranked #8 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Florida Institute of Technology - Online accumulate an average of $35,881 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $469, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Florida Institute of Technology - Online graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,492 during the early year of their career.

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#9

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
$42,319 Average Earnings
$15,086 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Broward College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $15,086 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, BC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,319 during the early year of their career.

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$47,774 Average Earnings
$23,098 Avg Student Debt

Florida International University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,098 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $93, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, FIU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,774 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
$41,241 Average Earnings
$19,613 Avg Student Debt

Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #11 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,613 in student loans. During the early years of their career, FSCJ graduates make an average of $41,241 annually.

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#12

DeVry University - Florida

Miramar, Florida
$49,589 Average Earnings
$42,284 Avg Student Debt

DeVry University - Florida landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $42,284 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $163. Once they receive their degree, DeVry University - Florida graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,589 during the early year of their career.

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$37,833 Average Earnings
$19,694 Avg Student Debt

Seminole State College of Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,694 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Seminole State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,833 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
$59,080 Average Earnings
$34,882 Avg Student Debt

Florida Institute of Technology ranked #14 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,882 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $588, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Florida Tech graduates make an average of $59,080 annually.

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#15

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
$43,420 Average Earnings
$21,324 Avg Student Debt

Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #15 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $21,324 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $201 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from FGCU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,420 during the early years of their career.

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#16

College of Central Florida

Ocala, Florida
$40,629 Average Earnings
$20,689 Avg Student Debt

College of Central Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #16 on the list.

Degree recipients from CF accumulate an average of $20,689 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, CF graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,629 during the early year of their career.

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#17

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
$44,563 Average Earnings
$21,077 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, University of North Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,077 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $134, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNF, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,563 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
$37,350 Average Earnings
$18,372 Avg Student Debt

Valencia College ranked #18 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $18,372 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $83 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Valencia College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,350 during the early year of their career.

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#19

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
$39,148 Average Earnings
$23,848 Avg Student Debt

The University of Tampa came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $23,848 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $567. During the early years of their career, UT graduates make an average of $39,148 annually.

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#20

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
$40,600 Average Earnings
$25,619 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $25,619 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from SPC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,600 during the early years of their career.

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#21

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
$45,102 Average Earnings
$22,777 Avg Student Debt

Florida Southern College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Degree recipients from Florida Southern accumulate an average of $22,777 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $469, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Florida Southern graduates make an average of $45,102 annually.

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#22

Everglades University

Boca Raton, Florida
$46,468 Average Earnings
$43,477 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Everglades University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $43,477 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $348, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Everglades U graduates make an average of $46,468 annually.

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#23

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida
$40,275 Average Earnings
$17,299 Avg Student Debt

Polk State College ranked #23 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,299 in student loans.After graduating from Polk State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,275 during the early years of their career.

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#24

Rollins College

Winter Park, Florida
$38,782 Average Earnings
$29,796 Avg Student Debt

Rollins College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $29,796 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $418. Once they receive their degree, Rollins graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,782 during the early year of their career.

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#25

Flagler College - St Augustine

Saint Augustine, Florida
$29,351 Average Earnings
$23,966 Avg Student Debt

Flagler College - St Augustine ranked #25 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,966 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $248, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Flagler St. Augustine, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,351 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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